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Topic: Mavic F3 4.1 with mods (Read 2496 times)

first i want to thank CDR for his amazing work.I found the site after i watched a video at youtube and i decided to give it a try.I already had a SPF3 and a 4in1 ESC 20A so the obvious choice was the F3 based model.As i was trying to figure out how to have them placed i decided to start modifying the pieces.First i split-ed the base at 2 parts to have easier access and created a second place with standoffs for the ESC.In the process of assembling everything i found other pieces that i also needed to modify.The model is now assembled but i still wait for a receiver and a GPS.When the receiver comes it will be the moment of truth to see if the model flies.

Thanks, i am eager to have the receiver delivered and test it. The serious modifications i did are only at Z axis besides some to make things easier like a little bigger holes for the motor screws so the screw head can go inside the legs, a hole at the front of the base to easier be able and hook the USB cable at the F3.I was thinking to use a magnetic USB cable but the little head has magnet and may interfere.The F3 is the ACRO version and i will have a compass at the front top together with the GPS that may be affected from the little USB head or maybe the distance is enough, will test it. Another idea i am working on is to install an ESP8266 to UART1 as passthrough to be able to access the FC over WIFI.Anyway the flight test is the most serious for now.

Hi, for now i have some existing 3S and 2S that i am testing on the desk. The electronics can use 2S,3S or 4S.The modified extended back top is for a 3s 2600mah that i had available.The setup as it is now can fit batteries with dimensions 105(L)x35(H)x25(W), maybe a length till 110mm but will be pain to close/open it or handle the cables.